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Talking With Your Children About HIV: HIV Awareness for Children

Table of Contents Introduction The Facts About HIV Starting the Discussion Talking to Children of Different Ages Taking Care of Yourself Related Info Sheets by The Well Project Introduction HIV is a tough subject for parents, guardians, and caregivers to discusswith their children. However it is important that all families have thisdiscussion. There are many reasons you may want to discuss HIV and AIDS withyour children: you...

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HIV Awareness in the UAE

Dear Dr. Bob, First of all, allow me to thank you for this AWESOME website. I like getting educated about these things, and this website with all its archives is just a great encyclopedia. I can't help but come here twice or three times a week...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Thanks for your kind comments. I applaud your desire to spread the word about HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention in UAE.As for "The rules say if you're HIV+, you can't stay in the country. That's OK . . . ." What???? That... Read more »

when did the general public become aware of the HIV/AIDS virus?

did their >knowledge and awareness stem from the contamination of the national blood >supply, and the unusual cancers occuring after organ transplants in theearly 80's? where can i find other resources backing up your answer? thank...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first reported in gay males in the summer of 1981 and the first case of AIDS in an infant was reported in December 1982. These cases were in the mainstream news at the time, but I think that the... Read more »

when did the general public become aware of the HIV/AIDS virus?

did their >knowledge and awareness stem from the contamination of the national blood >supply, and the unusual cancers occuring after organ transplants in the early 80's? where can i find other resources backing up your answer? thank you...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

I suggest you read the book "And the band played on" which gives an overview of the early history of the AIDS epidemic in the United States.BJ... Read more »

Recently aware hiv+

First of all, I am sorry for my bad english, I am from Argentina. I found out this days that I have HIV. My question is kind of silly but for my it is important.What are the first steps that I have to take? I mean, besides to go to my doctor. ...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

You are right, seeing a good HIV doctor is very important. She or he will check your CD4 cell count and your viral load. These will help the doctor to determine if you need medications to treat HIV or prevent infections.You need to start taking... Read more »

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Need HIV Awareness wristbands and ribbons

Posted by Anonymous

I am volunteering to help people in my village in Africa to acknowledge the destruction of AIDS. There is a lot of denial, even when loved ones die of AIDS, as no one wants to talk about it. Hoever, we believe having people who have lost relatives,... Read more »

World AIDS Day 2006: raising 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness

Posted by Anonymous

World AIDS Day 2006: Raising 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness

We urgently need to raise 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness to stop the epidemic spread of AIDS-related Myths, HIV-related Lies and Pharmogenocide: Iatrogenic 'AIDS' ('AIDS' caused by anti-retroviral' drugs).

World... Read more »

An HIV/AIDS awareness program for the youth!

Posted by Anonymous

Welcome to the HummingBirdPress,a program designed for the youth!Information contained within this educational package is very valuable for teaching,advising,and educating todays children about the dangers of the HIV/AIDS virus.To leave a voice mail... Read more »

Awareness bracelet and red rubber bracelets

Posted by RNinNY, 2 Replies

Hi everyone- I am making HIV/AIDS awareness bracelets in support of my husband who is HIV+.
I am a nurse and am a big awareness believer- so much so that I have a small home based business creating awareness jewelry. We have tons of styles to chose... Read more »

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